"Many Shincheonji Daegu Church Members with Symptoms Test 'Positive' (Update)"
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Jung Eun-kyung, Head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters for COVID-19
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The quarantine authorities announced that the positive rate is "quite high" regarding the diagnostic test results for Shincheonji Church of Jesus Daegu congregation members who exhibit suspected symptoms of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters for COVID-19, said at a regular briefing on the afternoon of the 27th, "The number of confirmed cases in Daegu increased significantly today, mostly reflecting positive cases related to the Shincheonji Daegu Church."
According to the Shincheonji Daegu Church, as of 8 p.m. the previous day, 1,848 congregation members had completed COVID-19 testing. Among them, 833 tested positive, 183 tested negative, and the remaining 832 are awaiting results. From 4 p.m. the previous day to the morning of the current day, 307 additional confirmed cases were reported in Daegu. The quarantine authorities understand that confirmed cases related to the Shincheonji Daegu Church are included in this number, which accounts for the high patient count. The authorities expect that not only the figures announced this afternoon but also those in the coming days will continue to reflect patients related to this cluster.
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Head Jung stated, "In Daegu alone, about 900 to 1,000 tests are conducted daily, including not only Shincheonji Daegu Church members but also patients and contacts reported in the area." He added, "Currently, the highest risk group is the Shincheonji Daegu Church members exposed to the cluster outbreak. If people who have visited Daegu, contacted congregation members, or currently show symptoms are quickly identified and placed under self-quarantine, secondary and tertiary transmissions can be reduced."
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